Lebanese Fasolia Recipe - White Bean Stew with Meat

lamb

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: beef

Chicken is leaner and more affordable than lamb.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has similar health benefits with a neutral flavor.

green beans

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: frozen green beans

Zucchini offers a similar texture and is often less expensive.

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Canned beans are affordable and provide a similar protein boost.

Sauté roughly chopped onion in mild olive oil until golden.

Add roughly chopped garlic and sauté until golden.

Sear diced lamb in a separate pan for about 5 minutes.

Add fresh coriander (cilantro) to the lamb mixture.

Season with 1/4 teaspoon seven spice, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.

Add 2 to 3 tablespoons of tomato concentrate and stir to combine.

Gently stir in the white beans, being careful not to squish them.

Add boiling water to cover the mixture and bring to a boil.

Simmer for 15-20 minutes for the ingredients to combine.

Stir in lemon juice before serving.

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